Whether you're a novice to digital media or you're looking to hone your video editing skills, look no further than our courses in digital media production. Become practiced in sound design work, Adobe Creative Cloud programs, video production, animation, and more.
When are Courses Offered?
Courses will be offered in the Fall 2026 Semester and the Spring 2027 Semester based on the remaining requirements of current certificate students. The Digital Media Production Certificate program will conclude at the end of the Spring 2027 Semester. We are not enrolling new students at this time. If you have questions, please email professionalstudies@emerson.edu.
Learning Outcomes
The Digital Media Production Certificate Program offers foundational knowledge applicable to a wide range of current media-related professions. You will have the opportunity to develop production skills, achieve technical proficiency, and make sophisticated choices in the creation of digital media.
Program Format and Location
All courses are held 100% online, in a synchronous live format, via Zoom. See individual course descriptions for pricing, course descriptions and specific class meeting dates and times. All course hours are listed in Eastern Standard Time. Specific Zoom meeting links will be provided to enrolled students via email from your instructor or via Canvas prior to the start of each course. After registering for a course, please follow the instructions to activate your Emerson email account to receive all course-related communications from your instructors. Be sure to login to your Canvas account at least 24 hours prior to the start of your course to be sure you can access your class.
Certificate Requirements
- To earn the certificate, complete a minimum of 75 hours (7.5 CEUs) from courses offered in the Digital Media series.
- Each course awards a letter grade, and students must earn a passing grade in each course to complete their certificate.
- An application is not required for enrollment. However, all students must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED to enroll. Please refer to individual course descriptions for any other applicable prerequisites or requirements that may apply.
- All students must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED to enroll. Refer to individual course descriptions for any other applicable prerequisites or requirements that may apply.
- Courses are priced individually and may be purchased individually or purchase several at a time as your schedule permits.
- The Digital Media Production Certificate program will conclude at the end of the Spring 2027 Semester. Courses will continue to be offered during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 based on the remaining requirements of current certificate students. All in-progress students wishing to complete their certificates must do so by the end of the Spring 2027 Semester. For questions, please email professionalstudies@emerson.edu.
Faculty
Instructors are scheduled based on availability. Frequent instructors include:
International Students
At the present time, Emerson College is not authorized to issue I-20s for study in its Professional Studies and Special Programs (“PSSP”) courses. Depending on an international student’s immigration status and personal circumstances, enrollment in a PSSP course may be permissible or may result in an immigration status violation. Maintaining valid immigration status while in the United States is the responsibility of the individual, not Emerson College. PSSP staff cannot advise individuals about their immigration status. If you have any questions about the requirements for maintenance of your specific immigration status, please contact the U.S. Consulate in your home country prior to enrolling in a PSSP program.
Reservation of Rights
Emerson College reserves the right to change any provision of its programs and courses at any time. The College specifically reserves the right to change its tuition rates and any other financial charges. The College also reserves the right to rearrange its courses and class hours, to drop courses for which registration falls below the minimum enrollment, and to change instructor assignments.